Dispelling fears, discovering the richness of a move across the world

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A professor’s research calms concerns about making a dramatic move to a ‘little island’ on the other side of the world. Here he shares the richness that he subsequently discovered.

Keys to the Streets: a musician’s appreciation

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A local musician talks about the opportunity of a public piano in Robson Park near his home in East Vancouver, BC

Keys to the Streets: a fresh composition

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While walking near Robson Park in East Vancouver I heard music.. and followed it to this musician playing on one of the public pianos. Here he shares one of his own compositions..

Dog Training: Coming from a place of confidence

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A dog trainer talks about helping a dog owner with a change of their dog’s behaviour… based on a mind-set change in the owner , starting by recognizing their own capacity, skills…The parallels for any learning or personal change are

Moving to Victoria School District: getting past ‘no’

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An experienced and talented teacher ( was on the national field hockey team) shares the process he followed in breaking into an almost impenetrable school system for new staff. He found a way to go around a ‘no lady’.

Asking the right questions

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A trainer, boxer, manager and leader reflects upon an early experience of the importance of asking the right questions, at the right time.

Victoria Storytellers’ Guild

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The power to change your story Longstanding community group supporting sharing personal and community stories. The current president shares what she has loved about the group since the first time she performed. For more info

Speedy Gopher: Start up success story

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An example of how Speedy Gophers helped a downsizing householder. For more on their story..

Newcomer to Victoria

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Bold, proactive steps to ‘breaking in’ to Victoria. Joining a community workspace, finding the resources, supporters, sponsors can be keys to taking a next step.

Cascadia Field School, UVic

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Students are guided on a multimodal trip down the west coast of North America, interviewing interesting thought leaders.